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Carl Hiaasen

Skin Tight

If you enjoyed 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'Skin Tight' by the same author. This fast-paced thriller is filled with Hiaasen's signature wit and humor, as well as his ability to create unforgettable characters and vivid settings. 'Skin Tight' follows the story of a former Miami cop turned private investigator who becomes embroiled in a dangerous scheme involving a wealthy businessman and his beautiful wife.

Michael Gruber

Tropic of Night

For fans of 'Stormy Weather', 'Tropic of Night' by Michael Gruber is a gripping thriller that combines elements of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. The novel follows the story of a Miami detective who becomes involved in a bizarre case involving the death of a prominent anthropologist and his wife. As the detective delves deeper into the case, he discovers a world of dark secrets, ancient rituals, and supernatural forces that threaten to destroy him.

Michael Chabon

The Yiddish Policemen's Union

If you enjoyed the quirky characters and offbeat humor of 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'The Yiddish Policemen's Union' by Michael Chabon. This alternate history novel is set in a world where Jewish refugees from Europe were given a temporary homeland in Alaska, rather than Palestine. The novel follows the story of a detective who is investigating the murder of a chess prodigy, and uncovers a vast conspiracy that threatens to upend the fragile world of the Sitka District.

Tess Gerritsen

The Silent Girl

For fans of 'Stormy Weather' who enjoy suspenseful mysteries with a strong female lead, 'The Silent Girl' by Tess Gerritsen is a great choice. The novel follows the story of a Boston detective who is called to investigate a gruesome murder in Chinatown. As she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead her to a shocking discovery about her own past.

Donald E. Westlake

The Hot Rock

If you enjoyed the humor and criminal antics of 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'The Hot Rock' by Donald E. Westlake. This comic caper novel follows the story of a group of bumbling crooks who are hired to steal a valuable gemstone, but things quickly go awry as they find themselves pursued by a relentless detective and a host of other unsavory characters.

Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

For fans of 'Stormy Weather' who enjoy surreal, dreamlike narratives, 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle' by Haruki Murakami is a must-read. This sprawling novel follows the story of a man who is searching for his missing wife, and finds himself drawn into a series of bizarre and surreal experiences that challenge his perceptions of reality.

Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep

If you enjoyed the hard-boiled detective style of 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'The Big Sleep' by Raymond Chandler. This classic noir novel follows the story of private detective Philip Marlowe, who is hired to investigate a blackmail case, but quickly finds himself embroiled in a complex web of crime, deceit, and danger.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

For fans of 'Stormy Weather' who enjoy vividly drawn settings and complex family dynamics, 'The Poisonwood Bible' by Barbara Kingsolver is a great choice. The novel follows the story of a evangelical Baptist minister who takes his wife and four daughters on a mission trip to the Belgian Congo in 1959. As they become embroiled in the turbulent politics of the region, they find their lives forever changed.

Dashiell Hammett

The Maltese Falcon

If you enjoyed the intricate plotting and snappy dialogue of 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett. This classic noir novel follows the story of private detective Sam Spade, who is hired to investigate the murder of his partner, but quickly finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a group of shady characters.

Dennis Lehane

The Given Day

For fans of 'Stormy Weather' who enjoy historical fiction with complex characters and richly detailed settings, 'The Given Day' by Dennis Lehane is a great choice. The novel follows the story of two men - a police officer and a union organizer - whose lives become intertwined in the tumultuous world of early 20th century Boston. As they navigate the city's political and social upheavals, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous world of crime, corruption, and intrigue.

Michael Connelly

The Lincoln Lawyer

If you enjoyed the legal drama and suspenseful plot twists of 'Stormy Weather', you might like 'The Lincoln Lawyer' by Michael Connelly. This legal thriller follows the story of a defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, and finds himself defending a wealthy client accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy him.